September 2013 Table of Contents

Tool organizers from Festool, DeWalt, and Bosch. Choose which system best fits your needs depending on work style, budget, and level of customization. Read more

For a perfect fit, pay attention to how the roof will be stacked when calculating lengths and laying out cuts. Read more

Tips for getting the wiring right for a new light fixture. Read more

If there are bad odors in the HVAC system of a newly-built home, they are likely caused by bacteria, yeast, or mold that entered the system during construction. Read more

Is there any preservative treatment that can be applied in the field to non-treated wood in a flood zone? Read more

Time-tested, inexpensive, and easy to apply, composition ornament is a handy way to add richness and detail to your work. Read more

There’s always the possibly of incurring liability because of something your sales rep said during the sales presentation. One way to limit that possibility, construction lawyer Patrick C. Barthet says, is to have the right sales agreement in place, with appropriate disclaimer language. Read more

If you air seal to meet 2012 International Energy Conservation Code requirements, be aware that natural-draft gas appliances installed in these homes could cause a potential hazard due to depressurization. Here's why. Read more

With metal trim that can be trimmed on-site to fit the opening, this shower door from Kohler is designed to be installed by the remodeler. Read more

This prefab cavity wall drain provides a complete flashing system in an easy-to-install panel for masonry cavity walls. Read more

A new solution for sealing flex duct connections, DC 181 is a film tape that's UL 181B-FX listed, helping to make every job code-complaint. Read more

The Galley Sink offers a stainless steel sink that can be accessorized with a range of sliding cutting boards, bowls, and other features to meet the needs of any cook. Read more

Flex-Tec HV epoxy is designed for strength and flexibility, offering modeling and tooling properties that make it handy for repairing natural wood and other materials. Read more

Weather Shield’s new Premium Series hinged patio door is traditionally designed with simulated divided lite low-E glass and oil-rubbed bronze multi-point locks. Read more

The PanoramicView series from Zola Windows offers easy operation and durability with reduced frame thickness. Read more

Eco-Strand three-ply engineered flooring is made with whole small-diameter Aspen trees, which rapidly renew. A sawn-cut veneer creates a distinct wood grain top layer. Read more

Trowel-Top is designed for concrete resurfacing and repair and is simply troweled over existing concrete to create a smooth finish prior to applying stains or dyes. Read more

Developed specifically for covering recessed can lights, CanCoverIt is designed to be easy to transport and not require any assembly. Read more

Abaco, a tight-grained hardwood comparable to ipe, offers another decking option for homeowners who want to use wood. Read more

Bill Robinson reviews the HB 220 industrial glue gun and Pam Tite thermoplastic adhesives. Read more

This easy-to-use mixer is handy for a wide range of mixing jobs from paint and plaster to adhesives, ready-mixed mortar, and other coatings. Read more

This Taunton Press book is an invaluable reference packed with information about working with wood. Read more

This free app from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers a handy way to determine ladder angles to ensure safety. Read more

Festool is recalling its TS 55 REQ Cut Track Saw due to a potential problem with the saw's plunge mechanism. Read more

R. Buckminster Fuller - who popularized the geodesic dome - lived in one with a leaky roof. Read more

How a tiny but ongoing and elusive leak in a TPO roofing membrane can lead to major problems. Read more

Joe Stoddard offers tips and app suggestions so you can effectively manage your business using your smartphone or tablet. Read more

Looking for a single gateway to all your company's data? The CloudMagic app lets you view, search, and act on your data--email, contacts, files, calendar, etc.--scattered across various services from multiple devices. Read more

Experts Melanie Hodgdon and Tim Faller offer tips on how to make this transition as smoothly and effectively as possible. Read more

Human resources consultant Douglas Delp offers guidance for determining whether you're required to pay employees during their short breaks and lunch times. Read more